richardg wrote:

I would like to make a rain barrel. I have no idea where to get a used
food grade barrel. There are no bottling plants in my area. Are there
other possible sources I could try?
Richard

Why does food grade matter for collecting rain, rain isn't food grade.
And all wooden barrels are food grade unless used and contaminated
with toxins. Most folks use a clean heavy weight plastic trash can to
collect rain from downspouts.